This has been stripped to bare wood and varnished otherwise in great condition. Any idea of its value?

If I can yomp in with my size 10s… If there is one bass that has hit a current fashion, it is the “70s” Jazz. The block-markers, fingerboard binding etc is de rigeur. Lee, if the bass has all that and the “F” ashtray bridge cover, s/n neckplate deedah deedah, then I’d suggest an insurance value of £1500 minimum. As SB says, a ’69 is even more appreciated than a ’70s, because of quality-issue perceptions.

It’s not a bass I would let go for less than, if I owned one.

Hey Lee,

I went back and double checked the price guide and I am off a bit. It is the Sonic Blue 69 Jazz, that’s worth 4-6k. This of course is a rare color so the price is quite a bit higher than common colors. The price guide doesn’t list black, but they value 69 sunburst and cream finishes between 3-4k. I bought a 73 Jazz a couple of years ago off eBay for $1,500 and the 2005 price guide has it listed for $2,000 so I don’t think they are inflating prices too much. There appears to be roughly a $1,000 drop in price when moving from a 1969 to a 1970 so clearly an instrument from the 60’s has psychological value to Fender collectors. Also keep in mind that these values are for instruments in excellent condition. Hope this elaboration helps you get a better fix on the value of your friends bass. SB

Hey Lee,

The bass Michael found on eBay didn’t meet reserve because 69 Jazz basses are selling retail for $4,000-$6,000 USD in the U.S. SB

Condition matters (eg, my chum Pat in Mexico was selling a lefty ’69 P but it had been refinished, partially stripped etc. I think it only went to about $750). Any chance of a pic someday?

ahhhh

a much deserved promotion.

Your buying or selling or dreaming?

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